Members of the Junior League of Buffalo's children's theater group rehearse for their production of 'The Fantasy in the Wood'.
Junior League of Buffalo Children's Players
Junior League Children's Players became an important part of the early Little Theater movement in Buffalo. Pictured left to right are: Miss Ruth de Moss Wickwire
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Mrs., Philip B. Taber, model for the fashion show during Junior League Day at Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Co.
Fashion shows--New York (State)--Buffalo
Junior Leaguers took over positions of saleswomen for a day at the Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Co. department store in downtown Buffalo as part of their fundraising for worthy Junior League projects. They also presented a fashion show as a part of the event.
Mrs. Martha Klinck Devine, chairman of luncheon and tea hours during Junior League Day at Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Co.
Mrs. Lars Hedstrom, general chairman for Junior League Day at Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Co.
Junior League of Buffalo committee organizing for its second Haunted House fundraiser.
Haunted houses (Amusements)--New York (State)--Buffalo
The Junior League of Buffalo added the Haunted House to its many fundraisers during the 1970s in support of community enhancement projects. Pictured left to right are: Mrs. Bernard Blum
Mrs. George H. Auffinger III, co-chairman
Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker, President of the International Association of Junior Leagues, on the steps of the Junior League of Buffalo headquarters.
Association of Junior Leagues International--History
Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo also served as President of the International Association of Junior Leagues during 1998 to 2000 and as President of the Junior League of Buffalo during 1993 to 1994.
Close-up of decorations in the bedroom office decorated in the theme of Hemingway's Havana in the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Decorator showhouses--New York (State)--Buffalo
The Junior League of Buffalo and the Buffalo News have collaborated since 1981 to present a Decorators' Show House every two years. Together, they have raised more than 4 million dollars for the Western New York community.
Bedroom office with window seats decorated in the theme of Hemingway's Havana in the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Bedroom office decorated in the theme of Hemingway's Havana in the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
August Feine 2017 Junior League of Buffalo Show House which was an expansion of the Kevin Guest House medical hospitality campus
2017 project beneficiary: Westminster Economic Development Initiative, Inc. which expanded the Kevin Guest House Campus of medical hospitality houses
later renamed the Russell J. Salvatore Hospitality House. The Junior League of Buffalo and the Buffalo News have collaborated since 1981 to present a Decorators' Show House every two years. Together, they have raised more than 4 million dollars for the Western New York community.
American National Red Cross World War I era nurses and ambulance drivers carry wounded soldiers on stretchers
American National Red Cross. Motor Corps
World War I era American National Red Cross nurses and ambulance drivers convey wounded soldiers on stretchers for transport to hospital
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Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection
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Presentation of award for service to a volunteer by two American Red Cross Buffalo Chapter officials
American Red Cross. Buffalo Chapter (Buffalo, N.Y.)--Officials and employees
American Red Cross. Buffalo Chapter (Buffalo, N.Y.)--Awards
Service award presentation to recipient by two officials of the American Red Cross Buffalo Chapter
American National Red Cross World War I era nurses and ambulance drivers carry the wounded on stretchers
Group portrait of American National Red Cross World War I era nurses and ambulance drivers displaying an award cup
Photographic group portrait of American National Red Cross nurses and ambulance drivers during World War I with woman in first row, center holding a silver award cup
Photographs provided by the American Red Cross for use in promotional materials by local chapters
Series of four photographs provided by the American Red Cross National organization to local area chapters for use in their promotional and public relations fliers and materials
Three officials from the American Red Cross Buffalo Chapter
American Red Cross. Buffalo Chapter (Buffalo, N.Y.)--Administration
Three men in suits from the American Red Cross Buffalo Chapter leaning on table with Red Cross symbol on it
Program cover for the Buffalo Regional Red Cross Blood Program: Countdown to '78
American Red Cross. Buffalo Chapter (Buffalo, N.Y.)--Blood Services
Cover for the brochure on the annual Buffalo Regional Red Cross Blood Program: Countdown to '78
Countdown to '78: Buffalo Regional Red Cross Blood Program
American Red Cross, Buffalo Chapter Chairman C. Edward Berryman and his message to membership for 1974
Photographic portrait of C. Edward Berryman, Chairman of the Local Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross, and his 1974 message to the organization's membership and the public
Music Room of the former Clement Mansion, now the Buffalo Chapter headquarters of the American Red Cross
American Red Cross. Buffalo Chapter (Buffalo, N.Y.)--Buildings
Interior view of the Music Room (also known as the Blood Donor Room) in the former Clement Mansion (now the headquarters of the Buffalo Chapter, American Red Cross) as it was furnished during the period in which the Clement family resided there. Mrs. Carolyn Tripp Clement was an accomplished musician and held many musical soirees and social events in this room.
Buffalo Chapter American Red Cross history pamphlet
Westinghouse Pan-American Exhibits - Fig. 4 Historic streetcar "Monongahela" equipped with electric brake and heater system
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company
Historic streetcar labeled "Monongahela" is shown in front of a large arched building entrance at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition , Buffalo, N.Y. The streetcar has windows along the side, a roof-mounted pole connected to overhead wires, and the number 1084 displayed on the front side. Architectural details of the building, including its arched window, are visible behind the streetcar.
"Westinghouse Pan-American Exhibits" Western Electrician, v. 29, no. 5, p. 66.
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
Westinghouse Pan-American Exhibits - Fig. 3 High-speed air-brake equipment
View of an industrial interior with a long row of mechanical high-speed air-brake equipment and pipes mounted against a wall within the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company exhibit at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York. The setup includes gauges, valves, and cylindrical tanks, arranged in sequence. Large wall-mounted diagrams or controls are visible above the machinery.
"Westinghouse Pan-American Exhibits" Western Electrician, v. 29, no. 5, p. 67.
Westinghouse Pan-American Exhibits- Fig. 2 View within the Electricity Building
Electricity Building (Pan-American Exposition, 1901, Buffalo, N.Y.)
Westinghouse Electric i & Manufacturing Company
Interior views of an exhibition hall showcasing Westinghouse Electric i & Manufacturing Company machinery and equipment. Large industrial machines, including a generator with a prominent circular structure, are displayed behind a barrier. Signs with the Westinghouse name and decorative banners hang in the background, with natural light entering through tall windows.
Westinghouse Pan-American Exhibits- Fig. 1 General view in the Electricity Building interior
Electricity Building ((Pan-American Exposition, 1901, Buffalo, N.Y.)
Interior views: A display of Westinghouse electrical equipment in an exhibition hall. The setup includes large industrial machines, generators, and control panels with numerous dials and switches, all arranged within a roped-off area. Decorative banners hang overhead, and tall windows provide natural light in the background.
"Westinghouse Pan-American Exhibits" Western Electrician, v. 29, no. 5, p. 65.
Watertown engine setup inside a wooden structure at the Pan-American Exposition of 1901 at Buffalo, N.Y. The equipment includes a large flywheel on the left, pipes extending overhead, gauges, and mechanical components mounted on a base platform.
Acetylene Light and Power Company (Union Carbide Company) industrial buildings with smokestacks and train tracks in the foreground.
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Buildings
Electricity Building (Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
Exterior views on the 1901 Pan-American Exposition grounds with the Union Carbide Company industrial building in the background and a smaller brick building in the middle ground. Train tracks run across the lower part of the scene in the foreground.
Being a Guide for Visitors From Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo., September, 1904. Niagara Falls, N. Y. : Pub. under the auspices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1904. p. 95.
View of transformers in the Electricity Building at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Interior views of the General Electric Company's industrial exhibition hall at the 1901 Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, N.Y. It featured a working display of large machinery components that transformed the electricity sent from Niagara Falls to the lower current needed on the exposition grounds. The "great nickel-steel ring" and the 18 step-down transformers are on display. A massive circular structure is positioned on the left, with smaller electrical machines displayed in the center. The walls are decorated with banners, including a visible General Electric (GE) emblem.
Everybody's Magazine, v. 5, no. 26 (October 1901) p. 396.
Photographic view of Niagara Falls, New York showing powerful cascades of water plunging over the edge into mist below. A bridge spans the river upstream, with trees lining the banks near the Falls.
Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo May 1 to November 1, 1901. Its purpose and its plan. With Illustrations. Buffalo, N. Y. : The Courier Company, 1901. p. [8].
Dow typesetting machine displayed at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York.
Dispaly of a vintage Dow mechanical taypesetting machine with numerous vertical rods, levers, and gears at the 1901 Pan-Am Exposition, Buffalo, New York. The base of the machine is labeled “Tabulating Machine Co., New York.”
Donald Murray. "The Automatic Age," Everybody's Magazine, v. 5, no. 26 (October 1901) p. 401.
Model of the Niagara Power Company power house at the 1901 Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, New York.
Power-plants--New York (State)--NIagara Falls
Detailed architectural model of the Niagara Power Company's power house at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York shown in a cutaway section to reveal multiple turbine chambers inside the structure and the shafts of six of the 5,000 horsepower turbines. The exterior resembles an industrial building with arched windows.
Everybody's Magazine, v. 5, no. 26 (October 1901) p. 388.
Images of the power court Industrial exhibition hall with large flywheels and machinery from Murray Iron Works at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York.
View of an industrial exhibition hall at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York with large machinery on display, including multiple flywheels and mechanical components supported by wooden beams. A sign reading "Murray Iron Works, Burlington, Iowa, U.S.A." is visible above the equipment. Several people are standing near the machines, providing scale.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Pictorial works
A large industrial flywheel and engine setup displayed indoors, mounted on a concrete base. The machinery features two prominent spoked wheels connected to a central mechanism. Behind the equipment are wooden walls, large arched windows, and a mural visible above.
"Police signaling and telephoning at Pan-American Exposition"- Fig. 3. box at entrance of temple of music
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Electricity Building
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Temple of Music
An exterior view of a classical-style building with wide stone steps leading up to its entrance. Architectural details include tall columns, ornate stonework, and adjacent structures with towers and decorative elements. A person stands near the top of the steps.
Western Electrician, v.29, no.21 (Nov. 23, 1901) p. 341.
"Police signaling and telephoning at Pan-American Exposition"- Fig. 2. sub-station desk switchboard
A large tent interior with several people seated at desks, working with communication equipment and documents. A central support pole divides the space, and light filters in through the tent fabric.
Panoramic photographs, Photographic prints, Technical illustrations
"Police signaling and telephoning at Pan-American Exposition"- Fig. 1. central office equipment in service building
A person seated at a desk with a large switchboard or control panel filled with numerous dials, switches, and gauges. Papers and a telephone are on the desk, and policeman appears to be monitoring or operating the equipment.
View of the Norton Emery Wheel Company corporate building
Pan-American Exposition--(1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Buildings
Exterior view of the Norton Emory Wheel Company building on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York. It was a two-story brick industrial structure with tall windows and a small third-story section on the roof. A sign on the side of the building reads “Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Co.” The building is surrounded by open ground with a sidewalk in front.
Niagara Falls Electrical handbook, being a Guide for Visitors From Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo., September, 1904. Niagara Falls, N. Y. : Pub. under the auspices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1904. p. 127
A rocky landscape with a Niagara roar transmitter positioned at the center, leading downward into the ground. The surrounding area appears uneven with rock and dirt formations.
"Telephoning the Roar of Niagara." Western Electrician, vol. 28, no. 24, p. 405
Pan-American Exposition (1901:Buffalo)--Buildings
A Niagara Electrochemical Company building with a tall smokestack releasing smoke. The building has signage reading "Niagara Electro Chemical Co." and is surrounded by an open, grassy area with a dirt path.
Being a Guide for Visitors From Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo., September, 1904. Niagara Falls, N. Y. : Pub. under the auspices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1904. p. 99.
Panoramic photographs, Photographic prints, Panoramic views
Model of the station of the Niagara Falls Power Company
A black-and-white image showing a model or plan of the Niagara Falls Power Company building. The complex consists of multiple long rectangular and arched-roof buildings arranged around open courtyards and streets, with a circular area featuring a tall pole or monument at the center.
"Models of Niagara Falls Power Houses." Western Electrician, v. 29, no. 2 (July 13, 1901) p. 21.
Power houses and transformer house- Niagara Falls Power Company
A historic black-and-white photograph of the Niagara Falls Power Company with two large brick buildings. One building on the left is smaller with a gabled roof, while the larger building on the right has multiple arched windows along its length. An open grassy area extends in front of the structures.
The Niagara Falls Electrical Handbook: Being a Guide for Visitors from Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo., September, 1904. Niagara Falls, N. Y. : Pub. under the auspices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1904. p. 70.
Interior of power house No. 2- Niagara Falls Power Company
An interior view of the Niagara Falls Power Company, showing a long row of large circular generators on the left and control equipment on the right. The tall windows along the wall allow natural light to enter, and the space extends into the distance.
The Niagara Falls Electrical Handbook: Being a Guide for Visitors from Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo., September, 1904. Niagara Falls, N. Y. : Pub. under the auspices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1904. p. 88.
Transverse section of power house No. 2- Niagara Falls Power Company
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo)
A technical cross-section drawing of Niagara Falls Power Company. The diagram shows water intake from a canal at the top, flowing downward through penstocks (labeled "P") to turbines and generators at the lower level. The surrounding area is marked as "rock," indicating the underground placement of the facility.
The Niagara Falls Electrical Handbook: Being a Guide for Visitors from Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo., September, 1904. Niagara Falls, N. Y. : Pub. under the auspices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1904. p. 73.
General view of power development by the Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing Company
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Buildings
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Photographs
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Views
The Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing Company facility built into a cliffside with several large water outlets cascading down into a river. Multiple buildings, chimneys, and smokestacks stand above the rock face, while a long rectangular powerhouse sits at the water’s edge below the outlets.
The Niagara Falls Electrical Handbook: Being a Guide for Visitors from Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo., September, 1904. Niagara Falls, N. Y. : Pub. under the auspices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1904. p. 36.
Nernst Lamps were displayed overhead in the Westinghouse Section of the Electricity Building. The lighting filament was made of lime-like minerals that, when heated by electric current, gave off a "the most dazzling white light." The fifty-candle Nernst lamp was three times brighter than the normal incandescent lamp of the period, and consumed half the energy. See also, "High-candlepower Nernst Lamps"
A ceiling display with multiple Nerst electric lamps radiating outward in streaks from a central point, creating a starburst effect. Window frames are faintly visible at the bottom edges of the image.
Everybody's Magazine, v. 5, no. 26 (October 1901) p. 392.
"The Birth of Power" This colorful mural from the masterly brush of Willy Pogany greets thousands who annually visit the Schoellkopf Station of the Niagara Falls Power Company. This allegorical painting tells in vivid and powerful tone, but with eerie lightness, the romantic birth story of humanity's modern servant—electrical power. Torrents of energy tumble into the eddying pool of human waves from which emerge two poles imparting the spark of life into the giant genie—POWER. —Edward Dean Adams, 1927
A colorful artwork depicting a large red figure at the center, dynamically posed against a blue background with rays extending from above. Below, two smaller figures—one in pale tones and the other in reddish hues—reach upward, connected by glowing orbs. On either side of the central figure are vertical decorative elements resembling waterfalls or cascading textures.
Edward Dean Adams. Niagara Power: History of the Niagara Falls Power Company 1886-1918. Niagara Falls, N.Y.: Niagara Falls Power Company, 1927. No other information is provided other than the following caption:
The Monotype was described by Murray as "an automatic miracle of mechanism that sets up and casts type according to instruction given by a perforated strip of paper."
An industrial machine with large metal components, gears, and rollers positioned inside a workshop or factory setting. The structure features polished surfaces, cylindrical rollers, and mechanical arms, with windows in the background providing natural light.
Everybody's Magazine, v. 5, no. 26 (October 1901) p. 401.
Machinery and Transportation Building at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York.
Machinery and Transportation Building (Pan-American Exposition, 1901, Buffalo, N.Y.)
Railroad and Transportation Building (Pan-American Exposition, 1901, Buffalo, N.Y.)
Exterior view of the Machinery and Transportation Building at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. It is an ornate building façade featuring two tall towers with decorative architectural details. The central section has arched doorways supported by columns, topped with intricate carvings and geometric wall patterns. Photographed by official 1901 Pan-American Exposition photographer Charles Dudley Arnold.
Arnold, C. D. (Charles Dudley), 1844-1927
C.D. Arnold. The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated. Buffalo, N.Y.: C.D. Arnold, 1901. p. 9. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant
Pan-Americam Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
Large automated industrial Jacquard Loom with multiple gears, pipes, and structural components. The equipment is housed within an exhibition setting at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York with its intricate framework and mechanical parts prominently visible. This automated loom could weave sixteen silk souvenir picture ribbons at one time.
Everybody's Magazine, v. 5, no. 26 (October 1901).
"Kellogg Telephone and Switchboard Exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition" Fig. 4. Roof Garden of Main Booth
The Kellogg Telephone and Switchboard Exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition booth with machinery on display, draped with fabric decorations. A large sign reading "Kellogg" hangs overhead, and the booth's side panels are labeled "Company."
Western Electrician, v.29, no. 16 (Oct. 19, 1901) p. 361.
Memorial photographs, Photographic prints
"Kellogg Telephone and Switchboard Exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition" Fig. 3. Power Equipment in Basement
A room containing industrial electrical equipment with two large rotating machines in the foreground. Control panels with gauges and dials are visible against the back wall.
"Kellogg Telephone and Switchboard Exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition" Fig. 2. Branch Booth
An exhibition booth with a decorative archway labeled "TELEPHONES KELLOGG SWITCHBOARDS." Inside, equipment is displayed with signage and lighting, arranged on a carpeted floor.
"Kellogg Telephone and Switchboard Exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition" Fig. 1. Main Booth
An exhibition booth with a large sign reading "KELLOGG" above the entrance. The booth has a decorative facade with columns, signs on both sides, and various equipment displayed inside under draped fabric.
This bird's eye view shows (1) the inlet of the Niagara Falls Power Company, (2) the inlet of the Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing Company, and (3) the embankment being constructed on the river above the inlet of the Niagara Falls Power Company to divert ice.
A waterfront scene showing a shoreline with several houses and trees in the foreground. A curved embankment encloses a body of water connected to a larger lake or river, with breakwaters and distant land visible across the water.
Orrin E. Dunlap. "Niagara Falls Power Development and the Pan-American Exposition." Western Electrician, v. 28, no.20, p. 330.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Machinery Building
The Harrisburg Engine was one of many gas and steam engines in the Power Plant in the Court of the Machinery Building. These working engines were not only exhibited to educate visitors, but also to provide supplemental power to run the fountain water pumps and other daily operations of the Exposition.
A Harrisburg engine with a large flywheel in the foreground, housed within a wooden-beamed structure. Additional mechanical components and piping are visible in the background.
Charles M. Hall, an American pioneer of the electrochemical industry.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Portraits
Formal studio portrait of Charles M. Hall as a young man in a dark suit with a high-collared shirt and tie. The background is plain and softly shaded. Charles Martin Hall was an American inventor, businessman, and chemist. He is best known for his invention in 1886 of an inexpensive method for producing aluminum, specifically, the electrolytic process of reducing aluminum which became the first metal to attain widespread use since the prehistoric discovery of iron. Hall was a co-founder of the Pittsburgh Reduction Company in 1888 which was later renamed ALCOA in 1907.
"Pioneers of Electrochemistry -- I. Charles M. Hall." Electrochemical Industry, v.1 (1901/02) p.10.
Pan-American exhibit of general electric company - fig. 6
Pan-American Exposition--(1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Photographs
Electricity Building (Pan-American Exposition--(1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.))
Exhibition buildings--New York (State)--Buffalo
On the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, an exhibit displays a large rectangular platform under a canopy supported by poles. The platform is surrounded by a railing and features machinery or equipment models. In the background, additional industrial displays and signage for an electric company are visible.
"Pan-American Exhibit of General Electric Company" Western Electrician, v. 28, no. 24, p. 407.
Pan-American exhibit of general electric company- fig. 5
A pavilion-style structure with classical architectural elements including columns and a flat roofline. The front entrance has a doorway flanked by small square windows, and the words "Baltimore & Philadelphia" are inscribed along the top. Decorative elements and flags are visible along the roofline.
Pan-American Exhibit of general electric company - fig. 4
The Pan-American exhibit with a row of electrical machinery and control equipment displayed on platforms. A person stands near the control panel at the back, and the area is sectioned off with posts and ropes. Large windows in the background let in natural light.
Pan-American exhibit of general electric company - fig. 3
An exhibition hall with various electrical machinery and equipment on display. Several machines, including generators and motors, are arranged on tables and platforms, with a large circular coil structure in the center. Draped fabric hangs from the ceiling, and a sign in the background reads "General Electric Co."
Pan-American exhibit of general electric company - fig. 2
An indoor exhibition area features a display of industrial electrical machinery arranged in rows. The equipment includes multiple large generators or motors set on raised platforms. The space is enclosed with railings, and large windows line the back wall, allowing light into the room. Framed pictures hang on the walls above the display.
Pan-American Exhibit of General Electric Company" Western Electrician, v. 28, no. 24, p. 406.
Pan-American exhibit of general electric company - fig. 1
The Pan-American Exhibit hall displays industrial electrical machinery and equipment under a sign reading “General Electric Company.” Rows of transformers or generators are arranged along the left side of the room, while large coils, turbines, and control panels are set up throughout the space. Several people walk among the displays, and banners or draped fabric hang from the ceiling. Natural light enters through tall windows lining the left wall.
"Pan-American Exhibit of General Electric Company" Western Electrician, v. 28, no. 24, p. 406. (Notice the exhibit of the Westinghouse Company in the background.)
A Fitchburg engine with gears, valves, and pipes set up inside a wooden-beamed structure. Additional machinery and large pipes extend into the background of the workshop or exhibition hall.
A man stands behind a desk with early office equipment, including a machine with gears and rollers in the foreground and another device with a keyboard-like component further back. The desk is surrounded by a low wooden railing, and a chair is placed beside the equipment.
Everybody's Magazine, v.5, no.26 (October 1901) p. 397.
The image shows the "modern" automated envelope-making machine (right) next to its 1860 counterpart.
A display of an envelope-making machine is arranged near large windows. On the left is an old-style printing machine with a flywheel, while on the right is a more modern printing press with multiple components and rollers. A wooden chair sits in front of the display, and signs above identify the machines as "Old-Style Printing Machine, 1890" and "Improved Linotype, Introduced about 1890."
Engines located in the power court of the machinery building
A technical diagram of a steam-powered pumping system. The layout includes labeled components such as the live steam main, exhaust steam main, feed water heater, steam pumps, and rotary pumps. The schematic shows the connections and flow paths between the various parts of the system.
Edison at the Pan-American Exposition - Fig. 2.
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva)1847-1931
A group of people, including Thomas Edison, walking outdoors along a path. Three individuals in the center are under an umbrella, while others sit or stand nearby. Decorative urns with plants and architectural features, such as columns, are visible in the background.
Source: Western Electrician, v. 29, no. 7 (Aug. 17, 1901) p. 103.
Thomas Edison at the Pan-American Exposition - Fig.1
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Photographs
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931
On Exposition Grounds. People are gathered standing on a paved outdoor area. Two individuals, one of them Thomas Edison, stand together in conversation near the center, while others move in the background. A wheeled chair is visible in the foreground and architectural columns line the background.
Western Electrician, v. 29, no. 7 (Aug. 17, 1901), p. 103.
The diagram illustrates the process of generating and distributing electricity from a hydroelectric power plant. Water flows through a dam into a canal and then to a turbine located in the powerhouse.
From a paper "The Installation of the Niagara Falls Power Company," presented by Charles F. Scott at the Engineers' Club of Philadelphia, April 17, 1897. In Edward Dean Adams. Niagara Power: History of the Niagara Falls Power Company 1886-1918. Niagara Falls, N.Y.: Niagara Falls Power Company, 1927, v.2, p.251.
General scheme of power distribution of the Niagara Falls Power Company
A schematic diagram illustrates the power distribution system of the Niagara Falls Power Company. It shows three levels of transmission: local distribution at 2,200 volts, intermediate distance transmission at 11,000 volts, and long-distance transmission at 22,000 volts. The diagram includes substations, underground lines, and step-down transformers.
The Niagara Falls Electrical Handbook: Being a Guide for Visitors From Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo., September, 1904. Niagara Falls, N. Y. : Pub. under the auspices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1904.
The Castner Electrolytic Alkali Company complex with several large brick buildings is shown, with a tall smokestack releasing smoke into the air. Utility poles and wires line the street in front of the buildings, and a person is seated near the roadside. A fence and sign are visible in the foreground.
Being a Guide for Visitors From Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo., September, 1904. Niagara Falls, N. Y. : Pub. under the auspices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1904. p. 116.
An illustration of the Carborundum company complex with multiple connected factory buildings and several smokestacks emitting smoke. Smaller inset illustrations show additional buildings, including a two-story brick structure and another industrial facility. Streets and vehicles are depicted around the main complex.
Being a Guide for Visitors From Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo., September, 1904. Niagara Falls, N. Y. : Pub. under the auspices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1904. p. 90.
A display of a Delany automatic telegraph is arranged on a table, including a light bulb, generators, and wiring components. Behind the setup, the words "Rapid Test" are partially visible on the wall.
Donald Murray. "The Automatic Age," Everybody's Magazine, v. 5, no. 26 (October 1901) p. 396.
Armature of a 5000 horsepower Westinghouse Generator
Several workers are assembling a Westinghouse Generator with multiple layers of coiled material. The structure is held in place by a heavy frame, and tools and work platforms surround it. Two workers are seated on stools in the foreground while others work from elevated positions.
Edward Dean Adams. Niagara Power: History of the Niagara Falls Power Company 1886-1918. Niagara Falls, N.Y.: Niagara Falls Power Company, 1918, p. 200.
A large Ames engine with two prominent flywheels is housed inside a wooden-beamed structure. Pipes, gauges, and valves are connected to the machine, and the floor is fitted with wooden planks.
The Acker Processing Company complex with multiple connected brick buildings is shown, featuring a tall smokestack rising above the site. Smaller utility structures and power lines are visible near the buildings, and a dirt road runs along the foreground.
Being a Guide for Visitors From Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo., September, 1904. Niagara Falls, N. Y. : Pub. under the auspices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1904.
Furnaces of the acker processing company
A row of Acker Processing Company industrial furnaces or presses is shown, each with vertical rods, levers, and control mechanisms extending upward from heavy bases. The equipment is aligned in a structured formation, with piles of material visible in the background.
Being a Guide for Visitors From Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo., September, 1904. Niagara Falls, N. Y. : Pub. under the auspices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1904. p. 64.
A group of Acker Processing Company industrial buildings with pitched roofs stands on open ground. One building has a sign reading “Company” visible on its side. The surrounding area appears undeveloped, with grass and dirt in the foreground.
Joseph W. Richards. "Niagara as an Electrochemical Centre." Electrochemical Industry, v.1, no. 1 (Sept. 1902) p. 52.
Westinghouse Pan-American Exhibits-Fig. 6 switch and signal exhibit
The Westinghouse Pan-American Exhibit displays mechanical equipment and small models arranged on tables behind a decorative railing. Framed charts and documents hang on the wall above, and a sign with company information is mounted near the top.
Panoramic photographs, Photographic prints
Westinghouse Pan-American Exhibits-Fig. 5 switch, signal and air-brake exhibits
A large exhibition hall with tall windows and high ceilings contains displays along both sides of a central walkway. Decorative light fixtures hang from the ceiling, and framed items are mounted on the walls. Railings separate the exhibits from the walking area.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Songs and music
This sheet music cover color illustration shows four buffalo head Order of Buffaloes insignia surrounding a photographic portrait of Carroll Johnson by Bushnell.
A colorful illustrated sheet music cover titled Are You a Buffalo? features decorative designs with buffalo heads in the corners and a central portrait of a man in formal attire. The names Edward P. Moran and Harry Von Tilzer are displayed on banners at the sides.
Courtesy of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library.
Book covers, Book illustrations, Sheet music covers
Trip to Buffalo : A musical extravaganza. an Oriental maid
This sheet music cover shows a color illustration of gondolier boats on a canal at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, with the Exposition grounds in the background.
A sheet music cover titled A Trip to Buffalo: A Musical Extravaganza features an illustrated waterfront scene with gondolas, a clock tower, and ornate buildings. The artwork is in red and yellow tones, with the composers’ names, Harry B. Marshall and William, displayed at the bottom.
Trip to Buffalo : A musical extravaganza. Maidie come be my lady
Pan-American Exposition--(1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Songs and music
A sheet music cover titled "A Trip to Buffalo: A Musical Extravaganza" shows an illustrated waterfront with gondolas, a clock tower, and ornate buildings in red and yellow tones on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo, New York. A printed list of song titles appears in the center, and the composers’ names, lyrics by Harry B. Marshall and music by William Loraine, are displayed at the bottom.
Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (N.Y.)
Trip to Buffalo: a musical extravaganza.
A sheet music cover titled "A Trip to Buffalo: A Musical Extravaganza" features an illustration of a waterfront scene with gondolas, ornate buildings, and a tall clock tower on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. The artwork is in red and yellow tones, with a printed list of song titles in the center and the composers’ names, lyrics by Harry B. Marshall, music by William Loraine shown at the bottom.
Put me off at Buffalo : the one and only Buffalo song
The color illustration of this sheet music shows four stereotypical representations of five ethnic groups, African, Turkish, Native American, Asian, and Southern American.
A sheet music cover titled Put Me Off at Buffalo shows a group of caricatured figures standing behind an oversized songbook with the title written across its pages. The words are by Harry Dillon and the music by John Dillon, as noted at the bottom. The design uses bold red and blue tones.
The cover of this sheet music includes a color illustration of the Pan-American Exposition at night. This image contains some text in French.
A sheet music cover titled Panamericana by Victor Herbert is framed with a laurel wreath design and decorative columns. At the top, an inset image shows a view of the Pan-American Exposition grounds with illuminated buildings at night.
This sheet music cover color illustration shows three women and two men entering the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. Two black and white photographs of the composer and lyricist are in the lower corners.
A sheet music cover titled Pan. Pan. Pan. features a group of five figures walking together, dressed in early 20th-century attire. The background shows a darkened cityscape silhouette, while the title appears prominently at the top. The words are by Will D. Cobb and the music by Gus Edwards.
A sheet music cover titled Pan-American Waltz composed by Meranda H. Haussauer features simple blue typography on a cream background. A small map of North and South America is included on the left side of the design.
The cover of this sheet music includes a photograph of a buffalo.
A sheet music cover titled Pan-American March, Buffalo 1901 by Edward B. Anderson features a central photograph of a buffalo standing on a flat surface. The background includes outlines of maps, and the title text is prominently displayed above the image.
This sheet music cover color illustration shows an image of a Native American in headdress set inside a frying pan.
The cover of sheet music titled Pan-American Exposition Three Step is printed in green and red. At the center, an illustration shows a profile view of a person wearing a feathered headdress inside a circular frame. Decorative lettering surrounds the illustration, with the composer listed as Ida A. Schmetzer. The publisher information appears at the bottom.
Pan-American Exposition march and two step
This illustrated sheet music cover includes photographic portraits of J. M. Brinker, Pres. And Fred. C. M. Lautz, Treasurer of the Pan-American Exposition Co.
The cover of sheet music titled Pan American Exposition March and Two Step is printed in blue ink with decorative illustrations. Two rectangular portraits are featured, one at the upper left and one at the lower right, each framed with ornamental borders. The names “E. B. Ralphy” and “Fred C. Lally” appear below the portraits. The publisher is listed as “Denton, Cottier & Daniels.” The text and decorative flourishes fill the page in an ornate style.
Pan-American Exposition march and two-step
This color illustration of a sheet music cover shows drawings of three buildings from the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo: the U.S. Government Building, the Albright Art Gallery, and the Service Building.
The cover of sheet music titled Pan-American Exposition by Hans S. Line is printed in black and green. It features three black-and-white illustrations of exposition buildings: a domed structure with towers at the top, a neoclassical-style building with columns and a reflecting pool in the middle, and a wide view of another exhibition building with a large entrance at the bottom. Publisher information appears at the lower left, and pricing details are printed on the right.
Sheet music cover for the Pan-American Characteristic march and Two-step with a central title circle and illustration of a figure in a feathered headdress.
This color illustration shows a Native American holding a globe in which the title is set.
Sheet music cover titled The Pan-American Characteristic March and Two Step is printed in red with a large blue-green circular title area in the center. Behind the title circle, an illustration shows a standing figure wearing a feathered headdress and holding a staff, and a globe in which the title is set with architectural elements visible in the background. The composer, Estelle Edwards, is credited at the bottom.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Venice in America
This is a photograph of gondolas in a man-made canal from the Venice in America exhibition.
A canal scene at the Pan-American Exposition shows several gondolas on the water near a bridge with decorative posts. Large exhibition buildings with arched windows and tiled roofs stand in the background.
Source: The Pan-American and Its Midway. Philadelphia: J. Murray Jordan, 1901.
Interior of stadium showing the grandstand at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Stadium
Interior shot of the Stadium taken by C. D. Arnold.
A stadium scene shows rows of grandstand seating partially filled with spectators. Flags line the top of the structure, and a few people are visible walking along the track in the foreground.
The Pan-American and Its Midway. Philadelphia: J. Murray Jordan, 1901. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
Nebraska Sod House set up at the 1901 Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Nebraska Sod House (Pan-American Exposition, 1901, Buffalo, N.Y.)
Exterior view of the Nebraska Sod House, photographed by C. D. Arnold, on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. The sod house is a rustic building with a curved gable roof and covered porch is shown among trees. Several people are standing near the entrance and along the porch, with sunlight filtering through the foliage.
The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated, by C. D. Arnold. Buffalo, N.Y., 1901. p. 69. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
Facsimile samples of the handwritten journal pages of 1901 Pan-American Exposition performer/singer Benita Gray.
Singers--New York (State)--Utica--Diaries
Photocopy of a handwritten page of 1901 Pan-American Exposition performer/singer Benita Gray's journal.
Source: Kindly provided by Carolyn E. Fix, the granddaughter of Benita Gray.
Miniature steam scenic railway set up at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Railroads, Miniature--New York (State)--Buffalo
Steam locomotives--New York (State)--Buffalo
View of the miniature scenic steam railway on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. A small-scale steam locomotive is shown on a narrow track, with several people standing beside it. Trees and foliage fill the background.
Thomas Leary and Elizabeth Sholes with the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Press, 1998. p. 84.
View of the Puerto Rico Building on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Puerto Rico Building (Pan-American Exposition, 1901, Buffalo, N.Y.)
Exterior view of the Puerto Rico Building on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. It is a small pavilion-style building with decorative woodwork stands on a raised foundation, accessible by stairs at the front. It has a peaked roof with a tall finial at the top and open areas along the porch. Other buildings are partially visible in the background.
The Latest and Best Views of the Pan-American Exposition. Buffalo, N.Y.: Robert Allan Reid, 1901. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
View of the Pennsylvania State Building on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo), N.Y.)--Buildings
Pennsylvania State Building (Pan-American Exposition, 1901, Buffalo, N.Y.)
Exterior view photograph, taken by C.D. Arnold, of the Pennsylvania State Building on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. The Pennsylvania State Building was a large two-story building with a central tower and multiple flags is shown at the end of a waterway. Trees and shrubs line the edges of the canal, and the building’s reflection is visible in the water.
Arnold, C. D. (Charles Dudley),1844-1927
The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated, by C. D. Arnold. Buffalo, N.Y., 1901. p. 76. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
Several ostriches stand in an outdoor enclosure with fencing at the A.Y. Pearson ostrich farm on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. Buildings with domed and peaked roofs are visible in the background.
Thomas Leary and Elizabeth Sholes with the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. Charleston, SC: Arcadia, 1998. p. 83.
Large pipe organ, built by Emmons Howard, in the Temple of Music at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Temple of Music ( Pan-American Exposition, 190, Buffalo, N.Y.)
Ornate interior view of the grand pipe organ organ built by Emmons Howard and set within a decorative arch in the Temple of Music on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. There are rows of seating extending across the foreground and elaborate architectural details frame the space.
The Tracker, v. 14, no. 2 (Winter 1970). Courtesy of Stephen Pinel.